| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $158.42 | 8.525% | $171.9253 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.98 | 8.873% | $95.7865 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.47 | 8.346% | $239.9539 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.87 | 7.663% | $202.2665 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 11.871% | $43.1263 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.70 | 13.667% | $137.1961 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.32 | 13.288% | $143.1054 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.31 | $1,033.3600 | $1,033.38 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.40 | |